Review: Falling for Alaska

 

* First in a new trilogy * 

Xavier doesn't know who he is without the NFL. After a career ending injury, his fiancé left him for his best friend. He's miserable and left floundering. Luckily, his grandmother, who has hasn't seen in years, has invited him and his two brothers back to Alaska.

They left Alaska when they were young. His parents went through a nasty divorce. Now he and his brothers could inherit the family business, but only if he moves to Alaska for the year, learns the business, works with his father (who always disappointed him), and makes a unanimous decision with his brothers for the future.

Xavier meets True on his first day back in Alaska. She tricks him into eating ghost pepper wings. For True, Xavier represents the ending of her dream. She manages the tavern but one day she wants to own it. But it's part of Xavier's family legacy.

Xavier and True have chemistry - but do they have a future.

My Thoughts: This was a fun start to a new trilogy. I'm not 100% sure the conflict was resolved. I didn't feel like it worked itself out. I'm curious to see where this trilogy goes - I really do enjoy the two brothers.  I can't wait to read their stories. I did love Hattie - she was a tough feisty woman. I loved True's brother Jaylen - he's a scene stealer. 

Cover Thoughts: Adorable

Source: My Library

Library Recommendation: A fun romance for your collection. Give this one to readers who love Hallmark movies. 

Review: From Alaska with Love

Sara's life isn't hard - but she's not fully appreciated by her family. She left her job to take care of her niece and has basically raised her. She also has become their housekeeper of sorts. 

One day, Sara hears an advertisement on the radio to send soldiers a letter. After a terrible party where her family treats her abominably, she sends a letter detailing that experience.

Major Gabe Randall doesn't know what to believe, but he does send an email response. Before the long, Sara writes back. It becomes habit, the two of them writing back and forth. Soon, unbeknownst to each other, they are the bright spots in each other's day. 

It just so happens the Gabe's tour is coming to an end. Could there be a meeting in their future?

My Thoughts: I really liked this book. I loved the interactions between Sara and Gabe while he was overseas. The banter was cute and charming - and I loved watching Gabe open up. I loved Sara's moments with Kaylee - they were very cute together.  And I loved Sara's bonding time with Chloe - how they both had their hearts broken and were slowing starting to come out of their shelves. The rest of their family was terrible. I understand why Sara stayed for so long, but I was glad how everything worked out. Of course, once the setting changed to Alaska, Trouble stole the book. I loved him. I can't help but wonder if Chloe's romance could be a 2nd book in this series....

Cover Thoughts: Charming! I'm a sucker for dog and snow covers.

Library Thoughts: A fun romance for your library's collection, especially if you're in a military town. 

On Your Radar: Tourist Attraction (35)

Title: Tourist Attraction

Author: Sarah Morgenthaler

Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca

Release Date: May 5, 2020

Why It Should Be On Your Radar:

*Grumpy Hero

* Small Town Charm

* Growly Bear Drinks

* The Diner's Rules

* Banter

* Wilds of Alaska

* Moose who loves the smell of freshly baked bread

* Tourists and hometown crowd

A fun debut that would make a great start to a new series!

** ARC sent for review